1. Describe the stasis in the play: where, when, who, what, etc. in a paragraph.
The stasis takes place on stage, in and around a house shared by Sophie, Fannie, and Miss Leah, in a Kansas prairie. The year is 1898 and the season is Fall. These ladies live in an all-black neighborhood owned by free slaves.
2. What is the intrusion?
The intrusion is when we first meet Minnie and Frank.
3. What is the unique factor?
The unique factor is that Minnie is pregnant.
4. What is the dramatic question that should be answered by the end of the play?
The dramatic question is will Minnie be able to find a resolution to her marital problems as well as accepting land ownership?
5. Provide an illustration of the two kinds of exposition that the play has in it.
The first exposition was when Minnie had a bruised eye and she blamed it on a stumble. The second exposition was when all the characters knew of the murder plan besides Frank himself.
6. Identify the most theatrical moment in the play and of what importance it seems to be.
The most theatrical moment was when Frank finished beating Minnie, and the sisters found out.
7. List some of the themes of the play.
Secrecy, spousal abuse, Racism, greed, revenge, and murder.
8. What do the principal characters want and what are some obstacles that stand in the way of them getting what they want?
The sisters want to have an all-black community that is free from oppression, racism, and slavery. Frank wants to feel accepted by white people especially his half-brothers.
9. Describe some possible images in the play and how does the title help us understand the play.
The title of the play “Flyin’ West” gives me the impression of a mission to travel westward. As we find out in the play, these women had escaped from the slave-owning states to start out as free women.
10. Briefly define the family relationships that are examined in the play.
The bonds between women and family are very evident in this play. The primary goal for these sisters is to be able to keep their freedom and independence as land owners.
02/11/2017
Flyin’ West Worksheet
1. Describe the stasis in the play: where, when, who, what, etc. in a paragraph.
The stasis takes place on stage, in and around a house shared by Sophie, Fannie, and Miss Leah, in a Kansas prairie. The year is 1898 and the season is Fall. These ladies live in an all-black neighborhood owned by free slaves.
2. What is the intrusion?
The intrusion is when we first meet Minnie and Frank.
3. What is the unique factor?
The unique factor is that Minnie is pregnant.
4. What is the dramatic question that should be answered by the end of the play?
The dramatic question is will Minnie be able to find a resolution to her marital problems as well as accepting land ownership?
5. Provide an illustration of the two kinds of exposition that the play has in it.
The first exposition was when Minnie had a bruised eye and she blamed it on a stumble. The second exposition was when all the characters knew of the murder plan besides Frank himself.
6. Identify the most theatrical moment in the play and of what importance it seems to be.
The most theatrical moment was when Frank finished beating Minnie, and the sisters found out.
7. List some of the themes of the play.
Secrecy, spousal abuse, Racism, greed, revenge, and murder.
8. What do the principal characters want and what are some obstacles that stand in the way of them getting what they want?
The sisters want to have an all-black community that is free from oppression, racism, and slavery. Frank wants to feel accepted by white people especially his half-brothers.
9. Describe some possible images in the play and how does the title help us understand the play.
The title of the play “Flyin’ West” gives me the impression of a mission to travel westward. As we find out in the play, these women had escaped from the slave-owning states to start out as free women.
10. Briefly define the family relationships that are examined in the play.
The bonds between women and family are very evident in this play. The primary goal for these sisters is to be able to keep their freedom and independence as land owners.